Udon Noodles with Lemon Grass Clam Broth Recipe | Ming Tsai | Food Network

Ingredients

• Canola oil
• 2 pounds manila or little neck clams, cleaned
• 6 stalks lemon grass, sliced, white part only
• 4 slices ginger
• 2 Thai bird chiles
• 1 white onion sliced
• 1/3 cup mirin
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 packages udon noodles
• 1/2 pound spinach leaves
• 1 tablespoon butter (optional, but really good)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt and white pepper to taste